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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 722.34, 1,083.18 and 311.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 722.34, 1,083.18 and 311.28 is: 466.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    722.34 : 1,083.18 = 311.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    722.34/1,083.18 = 311.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    722.34x = 1,083.18 × 311.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    722.34x = 337,172.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 337,172.27/722.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 466.78

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